I've been using the following honey whole wheat recipe for years with
some changes throughout the time and it never lets me down. Always
excellent in flavor and texture.
3 C stone-ground whole wheat flour
1/3 c. Honey
1/4 c. Butter, softened (original recipe called for shortening)
1 T. Salt
2 pkgs. yeast
2 1/4 C. water
3 to 4 C. Bread Flour
Mix whole wheat flour, honey, butter, salt and yeast in bowl. Add
warm water and mix on low speed till combined. Increase speed to
medium and mix for 1 min. Add enough flour to make dough easy to
handle. Knead for about 8-10 mins. till smooth and elastic.
Place in greased bowl and let rise till double, 40-60 mins.
Punch down dough, divide in half & let rest for a few minutes. Shape
into loaves and place in greased loaf pans. Let rise till nearly
double. Bake in a 375 F oven for 40-45 minutes. Brush warm loaves
with butter. Cool on wire rack.
Lately I've been adding 1/2 C. 7-grain cereal to the original mixture
and reducing the bread flour by the same amount. This gives the bread
good texture and added flavor.
Enjoy!!
Julie